The sweating crowd was outside because Eagle Stadium can seat everyone. The good news is the behemoth of a stadium casts a long shadow that covered those in attendance. It made sweating it out a bit easier for those who would rather be inside.

“I kind of wanted to stay home,” said Maheen Shah. “But that wouldn't have made her too happy.”

Students did catch a bit of a break. The school district relaxed the clothing policy to allow more comfortable clothes underneath. So when it came time to take the field as a high school student one last time, they could focus less on oppressive heat and more on the accomplishment of the moment.

Parents lined up with little to no shade before the doors even opened just to get the best seat for the big day.